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AJ59 WHH

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 105,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,946 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 96,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn close to minimum of 1.6mm. REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 91,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,840 miles

rear pads staring to wear low

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low and cracking between treads

Fail 22 Oct 2022 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear pads staring to wear low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low and cracking between treads

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,049 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,002 miles

Upper & lower engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AJ59 WHH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 WHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ59 WHH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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